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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 8, 2003. Coordinates are given as of the end of the day.
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 355 | N13 | E17 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| № 354 | N19 | E21 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 11, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| № 353 | S16 | W09 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | May 8, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 29, 2003 |
| № 351 | N08 | W15 | 01 | 0200 | Alpha | May 8, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 28, 2003 |
| № 349 | S14 | W86 | 14 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
| № 348 | S34 | W80 | 15 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma | May 3, 2003 | May 10, 2003 | May 24, 2003 |
| № 346 | N13 | W90 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to May 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
